For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,281 students in Kearneysville, WV (there are , serving 143 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Kearneysville, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top ranked public school in Kearneysville, WV is North Jefferson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kearneysville, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Kearneysville have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Kearneysville, WV (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6996 Charles Town Rd
Kearneysville, WV 25430
(304) 725-9587
Kearneysville, WV 25430
(304) 725-9587
Grades: PK-5
| 240 students
Rank: n/an/a
Eastern Panhandle Preparatory Academy
Charter School
449 Rose Hill Drive
Kearneysville, WV 25430
(304) 850-6038
Kearneysville, WV 25430
(304) 850-6038
Grades: PK-12
| 374 students
Rank: n/an/a
Virtual Preparatory Academy Of West Virginia
Charter School
449 Rose Hill Drive
Kearneysville, WV 25430
(304) 924-4987
Kearneysville, WV 25430
(304) 924-4987
Grades: K-12
| 667 students
Kearneysville, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
449 Rose Hill Drive
Kearneysville, WV 25430
(304) 924-4987
Kearneysville, WV 25430
(304) 924-4987
Grades: K-10
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Kearneysville, WV?
The top ranked public schools in Kearneysville, WV include North Jefferson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Kearneysville?
3 public schools are located in Kearneysville.
What percentage of students in Kearneysville go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Kearneysville are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Kearneysville?
Kearneysville public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the West Virginia public schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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